§ 1-1918B. Intent of Legislature regarding nursing home residents' pain--Nursing homes to a...
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 1-1918B
§ 1-1918B. Intent of Legislature regarding nursing home residents' pain--Nursing homes to assess residents' pain--Rules and regulations regarding pain management
B. On and after July 1, 2005, every nursing facility licensed pursuant to the Nursing Home Care Act shall, as a condition of licensure, include pain as an item to be assessed at the same time as vital signs are taken. The nursing facility shall ensure that pain assessment is performed in a consistent manner that is appropriate to the patient. The pain assessment shall be noted in the patient's chart in a manner consistent with other vital signs.
Credits
Laws 2004, c. 388, § 2, emerg. eff. June 3, 2004.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 1-1918B, OK ST T. 63 § 1-1918B
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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